Why poor linebacker play is wrecking NFL defenses, breaking down Brent Venables' plan for Alabama, and a TNF preview.

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In this episode:

CFP Preview: A look at Alabama vs. Oklahoma, focusing on Brent Venables’ diverse defensive scheme, plus predictions for Miami vs. Texas A&M.

The End of the Chiefs’ Season? Analyzing the fallout of Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear and why the Kansas City defense was already regressing before the injury.

The Linebacker Problem: Why defenses like the Buccaneers and Panthers are collapsing due to poor second-level play and the inability to cover the middle of the field.

Rams vs. Lions: How Sean McVay has evolved the Rams offense with 13 personnel and why their “aggregate” defensive line is outperforming teams with “splash” edge rushers.

Bills Run Defense Issues: Breaking down why Buffalo’s light boxes and hybrid linebackers are a liability against physical AFC teams as they head toward the playoffs.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Heisman Snubs & Fernando Mendoza

03:09 CFP Preview: Bama vs. OU

07:05 Miami vs. Texas A&M

09:18 JMU vs. Tulane Breakdown

10:52 FCS Playoffs: Montana vs. Montana St.

12:15 Bucs Defensive Collapse

15:23 Panthers Run Game Struggles

19:49 Mahomes Tears ACL

25:02 Herbert Passes Mahomes

26:00 Micah Parsons Injury Impact

30:10 Bo Nix & Broncos Defense

35:40 Raiders’ Scoring Drought

38:59 Colts vs. Seahawks Recap

42:49 Rams Offensive Evolution

47:22 Dolphins Clock Management

50:00 Bills Run Defense Issues

53:40 Ravens Shutout Bengals

56:07 Trevor Lawrence’s Resurgence

58:39 Historic NFL Stats

01:01:08 Texans Win Streak

01:04:47 TNF Preview: Rams vs. Seahawks

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